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About

Deptford ward sits along the south bank of the Thames, centred on the historic Creek and its confluence with the river. The area is defined by its working maritime history, visible in the surviving dock infrastructure and converted warehouses. Deptford High Street forms a central retail corridor with a longstanding street market. The area contains a significant amount of social housing alongside newer residential developments.

The ward is home to the former Royal Dockyard site, with the Grade I listed Master Shipwright's House and the remains of Tudor storehouses. Educational institutions like the University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire occupy several repurposed historic buildings. Transport connections are provided by the Docklands Light Railway and National Rail services, linking the area directly to the City.

Area overview

On average Deptford has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deptford is £59,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Deptford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Deptford is home to around 17,002 people, with a population density of about 13,253.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Deptford Population
17,002
Population density
13,253.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.41(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+45%)
Theft from the person
16(+53%)
Drugs
15.47(+154%)
Shoplifting
15.29(+51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,338
25.51%
African
3,587
21.1%
Other White
2,056
12.09%
Caribbean
1,568
9.22%
Other Asian
928
5.46%
Total population: 17,002

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,959
49.23%
No qualifications
2,151
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,942
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,002
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 14,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,021
28.48%
Social rents from council
1,961
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,223
17.23%
Other social rented
1,144
16.12%
Owns outright
469
6.61%
Total households: 7,097

Property prices in Deptford

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Deptford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats79£375,000
Terraced20£568,250

10 years median price trend in Deptford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.

All postcodes in Deptford

SE146JG

Bowerman Avenue

SE83GP

Creekside

SE84AE

Deptford High Street

SE84NT

Resolution Way

SE84PB

Deptford Broadway

SE84PU

Tanners Hill

SE85NF

Abinger Grove

SE83EQ

Creek Road

SE84AD

Deptford High Street

SE85HB

Edward Street

SE85HJ

Edward Street

SE85NE

Abinger Grove

SE85PS

Alexandra Close

SE146BG

Moulding Lane

SE146DX

Deptford

SE146JB

Nynehead Street

SE146TZ

Alpha Road

SE84AL

Resolution Way

SE84SS

Admiralty Close

SE85TG

Abinger Grove

SE146AT

New Cross Road

SE83DY

Deptford Church Street

SE83PS

Albury Street

SE84LZ

Idonia Street

SE84PL

Tanner's Hill

SE84SN

Fletcher Path

SE146BX

Goodwood Road

SE146FB

Trim Street

SE146HE

Chubworthy Street

SE146TX

Heald Street

SE83GJ

Creative Road

SE84LX

Adolphus Street

SE84SB

Deptford Church Street

SE84SH

Deptford Church Street

SE146FS

Deptford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.